General Education Paraprofessional

Horizon Middle School West Campus; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon Middle School West Campus, Moorhead, Minnesota, is seeking a General Education Paraprofessional to support students in the classroom and community. The role includes assisting with activities of daily living and supporting students’ health and behavior needs, underTeacher supervision. A strong focus on collaboration and student safety is essential.

Starting date to be determined. The position is full-time with a daily schedule from 8:45am to 4:06pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position.
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community.
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living.
• Provides assistance and support for student’s health and behavior related needs

Skills

Student support

Behavior support

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in education or related field

Job description

Job Description

Performs intermediate human support work providing alternative education and basic skills instructional services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters while supporting appropriate conduct, speech and attire, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position may assist one or more students in accomplishing activities of daily living and health related functions; provides redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students’ IEPs. May be assigned to work with students who have special health care/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Teacher. Hours each day are 8:45am-4:06pm

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living
• Provides assistance and support for student’s health and behavior related needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area

*Pay range based on the 2025-26 schedule*

General Education Paraprofessional

Moorhead School District 152 Horizon Middle School West Campus - Moorhead, Minnesota

Job Details

Job ID: 5977349

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Performs intermediate human support work providing alternative education and basic skills instructional services to students in general instruction or in a specialized subject or assigned group of subjects, motivating students to develop skill in assigned subject matters while supporting appropriate conduct, speech and attire, and related work as apparent or assigned. This position may assist one or more students in accomplishing activities of daily living and health related functions; provides redirection and intervention of behavior; and other tasks as are identified within assigned students’ IEPs. May be assigned to work with students who have special health care/medical needs, have behavior intervention plans or require other forms of specialized care. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Teacher. Hours each day are 8:45am-4:06pm

• Provides support to students through teacher directed activities in the classroom or community
• Provides assistance and support, as needed, to students in accomplishing activities of daily living
• Provides assistance and support for student’s health and behavior related needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of experience in a similar or like position
• Graduate of an associate’s degree or higher in education, child development, human development, learning, behavioral management or a related area

Paraprofessional Detailed Job Description

2024-2026Paraprofessional Master Agreement

*Pay range based on the 2025-26 schedule*

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.85 to $25.02 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeremy Lapka , Assistant Principal
• Horizon Middle School West Campus
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]